Colombia: Cauca group to send first avocados to Europe

With GlobalG.A.P certification now under its belt, CaucaHass S.A.T. will very soon be in a position to ship its fruit to the EU.

May 09 , 2016

U.S.: ConAgra takes action after CRF Frozen Foods recall

ConAgra Foods is voluntarily recalling a range of vegetable products citing potential for Listeria contamination.

May 06 , 2016

Indian pomegranates' U.S. arrival an 'historic' moment for exporter

Indian fruit supplier Kay Bee Exports has shipped its first ever pomegranates to U.S. shores.

May 06 , 2016

NZ High Court orders Kiwifruit Board to review three marketing proposals

The decision comes after collaborative marketing applications from Seeka Kiwifruit Industries and Splice Fruit were rejected amid concerns they would upset Zespri premiums in China and Austria.

May 06 , 2016

USDA orders restrictions on six produce companies

The USDA took firm action against traders from five states this week for failing to make payments of more than US$200,000.

May 06 , 2016

South Africa: New persimmon varieties could raise future production

While drought has put the strain on volumes this year, Jan Hoon of Franschhoek Marketing has an optimistic long-term outlook.

May 04 , 2016

U.S.: CBC sues University of California over strawberry breeding program

California Berry Cultivars has remonstrated with the university over the "collapse" of protocols and precedents in developing strawberries.

May 03 , 2016

Chile: Avocado fungal disease identified

It may not be the leading cause for rejections of Chilean avocados on arrival, but it could play a more important role in phytosanitary programs.

May 02 , 2016

U.S. access for Argentine lemons just 60 days away, says Manzur

The Governor of Tucuman claims USDA officials have indicated a re-opening is around the corner, which could allow for trade to start again next year.

April 28 , 2016

"Envy could be the next Fuji apple," says Oppy exec

For one southern California retailer, the variety notched higher gross sales than any other item in the store in March.

April 27 , 2016